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Moving Boxes
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Grades K–2NgssElaReadingEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
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About this printable Moving Boxes reading passage (Grades K-2)
This passage aligns with NGSS K-PS2-1 by demonstrating how different strengths of pushes affect object motion through a classroom box-moving scenario. Students learn that combining forces in the same direction creates stronger pushes, while opposite pushes can cancel each other out. The story uses familiar classroom context to teach fundamental physics concepts about force and motion, making abstract concepts concrete for young learners.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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Moving Boxes
Sam helped move boxes in the classroom. He pushed a heavy box, but it barely moved. Then his friend Pat helped him push the same box from the same side. Together, their push was stronger and the box moved easily! When they pushed from opposite sides, the box didn't move at all.
Comprehension quiz (2 questions)
1. Why did the box move better when Sam and Pat pushed together?
The box became lighter
Their push was stronger
The box had wheels
They were tired
2. What happened when they pushed from opposite sides?
The box moved fast
The box moved slowly
The box stayed still
The box fell over
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Perfect for the way you teach
Teachers
- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
Homeschoolers
- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
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